User manual SONY VAIO VPC-Z21AGX

[. . . ] The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. For detailed information on the ENERGY STAR Program, visit the following Web sites: http://www. energystar. gov (USA) http://www. eu-energystar. org (Europe) This computer is designed based on the ENERGY STAR standards and delivered with the following power saving settings: The LCD backlight is turned off automatically after inactivity of about 15 minutes. To access this on-screen guide: 1 2 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. [. . . ] Before clearing the TPM configuration, be sure to make backup copies of the TPM-protected data. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme. txt in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. Then, double-click setup. exe in the C:\Infineon folder to install the package. To install this package, you must have administrator rights on the computer. !You need to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. Without these passwords, you will not be able to restore any TPM-protected data or backup files. Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. To initialize and configure the TPM See the on-screen documentation for detailed information. To open the documentation, click Start, All Programs, Infineon Security Platform Solution, and Help. !The maintenance and management of TPM-protected data must be carried out at your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data encryption feature that is available on models with Windows Vista Ultimate. Enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM encrypts all data on the hard disk drive. For detailed information on how to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption, see Windows Help and Support. Notes on using BitLocker Drive Encryption Be sure to initialize the TPM with the Infineon TPM Professional Package before enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption. Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Status Monitor The VAIO Status Monitor utility allows you to check various settings, such as the power management settings, security settings, and current usage of devices, in the VAIO Status Monitor window. To display the VAIO Status Monitor window 1 2 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. Click System Information and VAIO Status Monitor. Click Advanced in the right pane. You can change the settings for certain items in the VAIO Status Monitor window. To change the settings, select the desired item and click Settings. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. !If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in this mode. !If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. When your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. [. . . ] VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. This software enables you to import and export your media files to or from a DVD, digital still camera, or camcorder. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 225). n 235 N Support Options VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ]